Tech Talk – 1/26/13

Surfing anonymously (IP address visibility, tracking with cookies, use of virtual private networks), Internet speed checks, merging Word documents, moving HD to new...

Surfing anonymously (IP address visibility, tracking with cookies, use of virtual private networks), Internet speed checks, merging Word documents, moving HD to new computer (hardware and software issues), device drivers (purpose, where to find latest version), Java vulnerability (disable Java plug-in when surfing untrusted websites), Profiles in IT (Paul Baran), inventor of packet switched networks), Senate proposes H1-B Visa quota increase (gooed news to tech companies), Stupid Law of the Week (unlocking cellphones without carrier permission is now illegal), six strikes anti-piracy program (adopted by all major US ISPs, designed to punish those who download illegally), and the tragedy of Aaron Swartz (government over reach must be stopped).

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